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Trending home gift ideas for Mother's Day

February 16, 2024-4 min read

We all know that some Mother’s Day gifts hit the sweet spot more than others! To blow your mum away this year, we’ve rounded up 10 must-have kitchen treasures to delight everyone from passionate home cooks to coffee connoisseurs. Read on for fantastic Mother’s Day gift ideas, such as stunning benchtop bestsellers to brighten her days (and recipes!) and indispensable specialty appliances that will give her that most precious gift of all (apart from you, of course). More. Free. Time!

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#1 For Caffeine Queens

Best Buy: DeLonghi La Specialista Arte Manual Coffee Machine

Why She’ll Love It: Hook Mum up with authentic, café-worthy lattes and espressos thanks to the DeLonghi La Specialista Arte Manual Coffee Machine. With a simple process from grinding, dosing tamping and texturing, and a complete set of barista accessories, Mum will enjoy her favourite coffee in minutes!

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#2 For Quick & Easy Treats

Best Buy: Ninja Foodi Max XXXL Dual Zone 9.5L Air Fryer

Why She’ll Love It: Air Fryers have become a trending kitchen staple. This innovative dual-zone air fryer unlocks fast, crispy and delicious family meals - with less fat than traditional deep frying methods! Mum will be able to cook two different foods at once with the generous 9.5L dual basket capacity, and take advantage of 6 versatile cooking modes including Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate.

“Some Mother’s Day gifts hit the sweet spot more than others! To blow your mum away this year, we’ve rounded up 10 must-haves to delight everyone from passionate home cooks to coffee connoisseurs."
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#3 For Easy-Breezy Baking

Best Buy: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Dried Rose

Why She’ll Love It: The cute KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Dried Rose has the capacity and tools for every occasion. This model come with both a 2.8L and 4.7L bowl, so Mum can do more - mix up the batter in one and then whip up a silky frosting in the other.

#4 For 10-Glasses-A-Day Mums

Best Buy: Breville The Aquastation Purifier

Why She’ll Love It: Mothers are always telling us to drink more water. That goes for them too! Help keep your mum well hydrated, and her body in tip-top shape, with this brilliant one-stop water station that lets her fill her glass fast with fresh filtered water at the touch of a button.

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#5 For Hands-Free Tech

Best Buy: eufy Clean Robovac X10 Pro Omni

Why She’ll Love It: If Mum is a gadget lover, a robot vacuum is the perfect gift for Mother's Day. Help Mum sit back and relax, with this eufy robot vacuum that glides under furniture with ease, and has a Self Empty Station that provides automatic dirt disposal. Mum will be able to set no-go zones, schedule cleans, and monitor progress remotely.

#6 For Pet Mums

Best Buy: Tech4Pets 7L Smart Pet Feeder

Why She’ll Love It: Mum has a fur baby? She'll love this smart pet feeder. The Tech4Pets 7L Smart Pet Feeder with 1080P Camera helps pet owners feed their furry friends - even when they can't be there. This smart pet feeder dispenses measured portions of food on a schedule, allowing Mum to monitor and control her pet's meals remotely. Plus with two-way audio, she'll be able to hear and even talk to them through the mobile app.

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#7 For Smarter Security

Best Buy: Ring Video Doorbell Satin Nickel

Why She’ll Love It: If Mum often shops online, there’s a good chance she’ll want a Ring Video Doorbell to spot deliveries on the porch. She'll be able to see who's at her front door whether she is home or not with Live View via the Ring app - how handy! Beyond shopping, a smart doorbell will help boost security by watching the front yard day and night. Mum can even pair the Ring Video Doorbell with a smart lock to let the kids in after school.

#8 For Clever Cooking

Best Buy: Philips All-In-One Cooker

Why She’ll Love It: Help Mum make family dinners a breeze with the versatile Philips All-In-One Cooker. This impressive multicooker makes meal prep super easy with 16 smart programs including slow cook, pressure cook, sear, and keep warm. Thanks to its 6L capacity, it is perfect for cooking family-sized portions.

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#9 For Ultimate Cooking Convenience

Best Buy: Breville 32L 1200W the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Convection Oven

Why She’ll Love It: Offering Mum the option of a powerful microwave , a second compact oven or an air fryer , this super-versatile cooking appliance does the job of three separate products in one – and is destined to become her go-to mealtime magician!

#10 For Cruisy Clean-Ups

Best Buy: Shark Detect Pro Auto Empty System Cordless Vacuum

Why She’ll Love It: We couldn’t resist slipping in this cult classic cleaner that will make tackling those messes super easy! Shark's clever multi-surface cleaner automatically detects floor surface and effectively tackles dust, pet hair and large debris. Did we mention it also has a Multi Flex Wand? This flexible wand bends, making it super easy to clean under low-lying furniture including beds, sofas and coffee tables.

Shooting for favourite-child status this Mother’s Day? Come see us in-store or online at The Good Guys for the best mum-endorsed Mother’s Day gift ideas and cool kitchen inspo .

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